gray pine

noun

1. jack pine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gray pine¹

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

Example Sentences

It chewed through dry trees and brush, thick grass and stands of ember-sprouting gray pine.

From Los Angeles Times

The Zogg fire began on Sept. 27, 2020, after a damaged gray pine fell on a PG&E electric line along Zogg Mine Road.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year, state fire investigators concluded the fire was sparked by a gray pine tree that fell onto a PG&E distribution line.

From Seattle Times

State fire investigators determined the Zogg Fire was ignited by gray pine tree that fell onto a PG&E transmission line.

From Fox News

In March, state investigators concluded that the fire was sparked by a gray pine tree that fell onto a PG&E transmission line.

From Washington Times